Dog Advice
Oct 31st 2011, 9:20 am
#16
Chan eil aon chànan gu le
Joined: Feb 2009
Location: On the ning nang nong
Posts: 22,437
Oct 31st 2011, 9:23 am
#17
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 23,400
Re: Dog Advice
Can I reiterate the pet shop/ puppy farm thing....????
How many years has it been since dogs were sold in pet shops in the uk? for many, many reasons.....
i would be going to a reputable breeder and meeting mum and dad before buying a "new" puppy.... Or as WE did, going to the pound, local resuce centre and getting their advice... tnere are too many puppy farms and concerns from buying from a pet store are hatyou dont know the puppy history, they are separated from eir mothers early and may have socialisation issues.... As well as issues tracing back genetic problems that some breeds are prone to... Eg hips in alsations, deafness in dalmations, stupidity in weimarannas....
if you havent owned a dog before they will give GOOD advice on the kind of breed that would suit you... They DO get puppies, if you're fixated on the puppy thing, but they road test older dogs to makesure they dont make mistakes when homing them..... They will look at your circumstances/ family make up and try and match you with a dog that will meet your needs.... they personality test them and everything.....
All my mates at work have got theirs through the same rescue centre and not one of them has taken a dog back because it was wrong for them, or had unnatural or antisocial habits... Unfortunately we're in WA... Or I'd say deffo go to K9 rescue......
How many years has it been since dogs were sold in pet shops in the uk? for many, many reasons.....
i would be going to a reputable breeder and meeting mum and dad before buying a "new" puppy.... Or as WE did, going to the pound, local resuce centre and getting their advice... tnere are too many puppy farms and concerns from buying from a pet store are hatyou dont know the puppy history, they are separated from eir mothers early and may have socialisation issues.... As well as issues tracing back genetic problems that some breeds are prone to... Eg hips in alsations, deafness in dalmations, stupidity in weimarannas....
if you havent owned a dog before they will give GOOD advice on the kind of breed that would suit you... They DO get puppies, if you're fixated on the puppy thing, but they road test older dogs to makesure they dont make mistakes when homing them..... They will look at your circumstances/ family make up and try and match you with a dog that will meet your needs.... they personality test them and everything.....
All my mates at work have got theirs through the same rescue centre and not one of them has taken a dog back because it was wrong for them, or had unnatural or antisocial habits... Unfortunately we're in WA... Or I'd say deffo go to K9 rescue......
You really can change the life of a rescue dog by proving humans are not all bad, and that he/she will never go hungry or short of attention.
Now that means an awful lot to a rescue dog in my book.
Oct 31st 2011, 9:28 am
#18
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Sep 2005
Location: Somewhere South... Not Telling YOU
Posts: 10,959
Re: Dog Advice
Have NO idea how to do pics.... Would need assistance and co opertaion from Kevin, and until she NEEDS something (usually cold, hard cash) I have NO chance of getting that help... That and she's living at THe1's and is training tonight in some kind of martial arts that looks exceedingly dangerous.... i hope her nose doesnt get broken... Its such a pretty, perfect little nose.... Or her ears... Would hate for her to develop a cauliflower ear due to her new hobby....
ONE DAY I will do it.... Unless anyone on here who knows me on facebook knows hoe to take my piccies of the Hounds from Hell on there and put them on here, You'd have my ok to do that.... All too technical for little old me...
ONE DAY I will do it.... Unless anyone on here who knows me on facebook knows hoe to take my piccies of the Hounds from Hell on there and put them on here, You'd have my ok to do that.... All too technical for little old me...
Oct 31st 2011, 9:57 am
#19
Still alive
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 28,994
Re: Dog Advice
Dunno about wookies (that *is* a great picture)
but for any kind of 'easy to manage' family dog you cant go wrong with a Cavalier Spaniel. Any vet will recommend them... and they are hellishly cute and cuddly.
http://melbourne.adoodau.com/adpics/...3354f64df3.jpg
but for any kind of 'easy to manage' family dog you cant go wrong with a Cavalier Spaniel. Any vet will recommend them... and they are hellishly cute and cuddly.
http://melbourne.adoodau.com/adpics/...3354f64df3.jpg
Oct 31st 2011, 11:23 am
#20
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 666
Re: Dog Advice
Ha ha - BS - you are joking right lol
King Charles are lovely, very friendly (aka thick as two short planks). They make nice companion dogs but a virile young man like you needs a bit more - well manpower going down the street. But you are probably going to neglect it with all those hours you work until you (very soon) make your first million.
How about something like this one - kind of looks your type
http://myfunnypics.org/v/funny-dogs/...coach.PNG.html
In a non pervy kind of way you know.
My take on it all is:
say no to pet shops
say no to designer dogs (posh name for crossbreeds that have been bred for cash reasons except in a very small number of cases).
say no to pet shops
say no to any dog in the paper or advert over 150 that is not desexed, vaccinated or from a breeder.
Giant breeds last 8 years or so and have joint problems often so if you get a really big one, then make sure you feed them a specially designed large puppy food.
working dogs -kelpies, collies, ACD - I love but do need attention and stimulation - so if you are going to leave all day, try get an older one that you know has settled a bit and hasnt got prior concerns, or if your wife is home and wants to walk them a lot - great.
King Charles are lovely, very friendly (aka thick as two short planks). They make nice companion dogs but a virile young man like you needs a bit more - well manpower going down the street. But you are probably going to neglect it with all those hours you work until you (very soon) make your first million.
How about something like this one - kind of looks your type
http://myfunnypics.org/v/funny-dogs/...coach.PNG.html
In a non pervy kind of way you know.
My take on it all is:
say no to pet shops
say no to designer dogs (posh name for crossbreeds that have been bred for cash reasons except in a very small number of cases).
say no to pet shops
say no to any dog in the paper or advert over 150 that is not desexed, vaccinated or from a breeder.
Giant breeds last 8 years or so and have joint problems often so if you get a really big one, then make sure you feed them a specially designed large puppy food.
working dogs -kelpies, collies, ACD - I love but do need attention and stimulation - so if you are going to leave all day, try get an older one that you know has settled a bit and hasnt got prior concerns, or if your wife is home and wants to walk them a lot - great.
Oct 31st 2011, 11:38 am
#21
I'm Old Gregg!
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2009
Location: A Former Bogan Colony in QLD
Posts: 8,460
Oct 31st 2011, 10:29 pm
#22
...giving optimism a go?!
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Brisbane (leafy, hilly western suburbs)
Posts: 2,202
Re: Dog Advice
Lots of genetic health issues with Cav King Charles though.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalie...harles_Spaniel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalie...harles_Spaniel
Near Brisbane "Cavtown" in the Lockyer Valley (google for contacts if you like) breed excellent dogs. Our Cavie 'Xena' is now 11 years old and apart from daily heart medication (easy enough to give) has had a life free of any breed related health problems (2 close calls with paralysis ticks - but it doesnt matter what breed of dog you get those are a pest).
Oct 31st 2011, 11:00 pm
#23
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,600
Re: Dog Advice
Admittedly there are some - but most can be avoided by using a reputable breeder.
Near Brisbane "Cavtown" in the Lockyer Valley (google for contacts if you like) breed excellent dogs. Our Cavie 'Xena' is now 11 years old and apart from daily heart medication (easy enough to give) has had a life free of any breed related health problems (2 close calls with paralysis ticks - but it doesnt matter what breed of dog you get those are a pest).
Near Brisbane "Cavtown" in the Lockyer Valley (google for contacts if you like) breed excellent dogs. Our Cavie 'Xena' is now 11 years old and apart from daily heart medication (easy enough to give) has had a life free of any breed related health problems (2 close calls with paralysis ticks - but it doesnt matter what breed of dog you get those are a pest).
http://www.cavalierhealth.org/syringomyelia.htm
Dogs bred with skulls too small for their brains isn't a good thing.
Edit: I'm not sure (as I don't have sound at work), but I think this might be a snippet of the show I was refering to.
Last edited by spartacus; Nov 1st 2011 at 12:00 am.
Nov 1st 2011, 12:06 am
#24
...giving optimism a go?!
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Brisbane (leafy, hilly western suburbs)
Posts: 2,202
Re: Dog Advice
None of the cavie owners had a clue what this SM thing was. (So how common a problem can it be?)
Nov 1st 2011, 12:14 am
#25
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,600
Re: Dog Advice
Sounds unpleasant - but with all the Cavies and owners I've met I've never heard of a single one suffering from this. I hadnt heard of this condition until it was raised by someone 'hystericalising' (my word) on a completely different forum where there was a similar 'Which dog' thread came up.
None of the cavie owners had a clue what this SM thing was. (So how common a problem can it be?)
None of the cavie owners had a clue what this SM thing was. (So how common a problem can it be?)
SM is rare in most breeds but has become very widespread in cavalier King Charles spaniels. Some researchers estimate that as many as 95% of CKCSs have Chiari-like malformation (CM or CLM), the skull bone malformation believed to be a part of the cause of syringomyelia, and that more than 50% of cavaliers have SM.* It is worldwide in scope and not limited to any country, breeding line, or kennel, and experts report that it is believed to be inherited in the cavalier King Charles spaniel. CM is so widespread in the cavalier that it may be an inherent part of the CKCS's breed standard.
* A 2011 study of 555 UK cavaliers, reported by their owners to be symptom-less, found 25% of one year olds and 70% of 6+ year olds had SM. - from the Cavalierhealth.org website.
Nov 1st 2011, 12:49 am
#26
...giving optimism a go?!
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Brisbane (leafy, hilly western suburbs)
Posts: 2,202
Nov 1st 2011, 6:00 am
#27
Still alive
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 28,994
Re: Dog Advice
It seems quite common.
SM is rare in most breeds but has become very widespread in cavalier King Charles spaniels. Some researchers estimate that as many as 95% of CKCSs have Chiari-like malformation (CM or CLM), the skull bone malformation believed to be a part of the cause of syringomyelia, and that more than 50% of cavaliers have SM.* It is worldwide in scope and not limited to any country, breeding line, or kennel, and experts report that it is believed to be inherited in the cavalier King Charles spaniel. CM is so widespread in the cavalier that it may be an inherent part of the CKCS's breed standard.
* A 2011 study of 555 UK cavaliers, reported by their owners to be symptom-less, found 25% of one year olds and 70% of 6+ year olds had SM. - from the Cavalierhealth.org website.
SM is rare in most breeds but has become very widespread in cavalier King Charles spaniels. Some researchers estimate that as many as 95% of CKCSs have Chiari-like malformation (CM or CLM), the skull bone malformation believed to be a part of the cause of syringomyelia, and that more than 50% of cavaliers have SM.* It is worldwide in scope and not limited to any country, breeding line, or kennel, and experts report that it is believed to be inherited in the cavalier King Charles spaniel. CM is so widespread in the cavalier that it may be an inherent part of the CKCS's breed standard.
* A 2011 study of 555 UK cavaliers, reported by their owners to be symptom-less, found 25% of one year olds and 70% of 6+ year olds had SM. - from the Cavalierhealth.org website.
Nov 1st 2011, 6:18 am
#28
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,600
Re: Dog Advice
http://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/cont...00062.abstract
Nov 2nd 2011, 10:29 am
#29
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Dec 2003
Location: Gold Coast Hinterland
Posts: 2,359
Re: Dog Advice
Get one with short hair. Much easier to find and remove ticks.
Nov 2nd 2011, 10:56 am
#30
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,130
Re: Dog Advice
Mabel has watched too much "Time Team". To keep her happy,I told her that the rock she had dug up was in fact a tessellated tile, left over from when the Romans invaded Auckland.
Wonderful dogs, Jack Russells, great with kids, never get tired of playing, very intelligent (compared to some of the kids I teach!), you can not be 'down' with a jack.
Wonderful dogs, Jack Russells, great with kids, never get tired of playing, very intelligent (compared to some of the kids I teach!), you can not be 'down' with a jack.